Automotive Buffing Pads explained - History, Types, Using and Caring For

[@jamesparkhurst1979]

Not to many youngsters are interested in things that require manual labor good information thanks

[@836dmar]

I think the history you often provide in your videos makes a huge difference. It gives newbies and pros alike a reason behind why they do what they do. Having a reason is how one gets great results, learns to experiment, and makes a process their own. Thank you!

[@GenXHasEnteredTheChat]

I took Mike's class with a group of newbies and we all learned more than we could have imagined. He had every kind of polisher, pad, and product for us to try and made us understand the essentials. We all migrated from one guy's car to the next, and everybody got paint correction/swirls removed. A couple of us got ceramic coated. Highly recommend.

[@bigrollin]

Where did you sign up and how much was it?

[@benfarrell5034]

@@bigrollin they offer classes through the website all the time, they are usually in Florida.

[@CoryDeanKalani]

Incredible walk through pad history. Very informative content.

[@SpicerredGTO]

Awesome video. After watching the knowledge, history, and passion in this video I'll never order from anywhere else.

[@autogeek]

Right on!

[@nicorallysport]

I love the history of Detailing! Meguiar's was really there from the start, that's why it's my number 1 brand in my arsenal !!. Thank you Mike for his superb explanations and details. It was great, super interesting !!! 👍 👍 👍

[@marybetheby5184]

Yes!Every product they have offered is super consistent and dependable.Been using them for 30 years now at my work and at home as a hobbyist.

[@robrob2590]

I like your advice. Your a great teacher to us newbies

[@TimMcTim1888]

I’m honestly surprised these videos don’t have more views and likes.

[@phimccracken1576]

Yanzy Clown Issues 😀

[@noconspiracytheoriesplease.745]

The videos are too long to draw more viewers.

[@nickyp2820]

Love the demonstration at the beginning! With tips!

[@taylorvertrees6689]

Another great video! The fact that there’s only 63k followers on this channel is shocking considering the information and history shared. Thanks!

[@autogeek]

I appreciate that!

[@eddiem5220]

Never realized how much there is to pads. Learned a lot for my own projects. Thank you!

[@J1Z06]

I ordered 18 pads from You. CCS 6.5 inch orange and white. You can never have enough pads. Thank You, Yancy and Mike for a great video!

[@autogeek]

Glad you like them!

[@J1Z06]

Autogeek I will always keep an open mind and try other pads. These are my go to pads. Looking forward to a new video on Thursday

[@SuperDuncan67]

Fantastic video, enjoyed the history lesson.

[@autogeek]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@anonymousnoname]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I've learned a lot from this video. When I learned how to polish cars, it was way back in the days of lacquer finishes and wool bonnets, using machines similar to the vintage Rupes in the video. I've recently ordered a new DA and will be purchasing dozens of foam pads.

[@greggriffin3242]

An u spell out that clod or Claude’s full name for me

[@DiegoRodriguez-wj2nb]

Great video. Thanks. This answered a lot of the doubts I had. It is also nice to hear the history of pads too. Keep it up guys!

[@autogeek]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MIKEYSREVIEWS]

It's pretty cool how things have come.

[@bobkurmis5347]

Great video. I’m a weekend warrior detailer and these videos have really helped me step up my game. Thank you!!!

[@autogeek]

Great to hear!

[@jacobharrod6912]

Wow the buffing tips techniques in the beginning were awesome! Bling Bling!

[@autogeek]

Glad you like them!

[@eppyz]

was curious on polishing/compounding hard paint is it wise to go with a more aggressive pad before going with a more aggressive compound? or Vise versa? Thanks for your time.

[@autogeek]

On hard paint, typically a compound is needed so using a less aggressive polish won't do too much to remove defects. You could however get away with sometimes using wool blend pads like RUPES DA Yellow Wool pads with a polish to remove defects, so the opposite - an aggressive pad with a fine polish (sometimes works!). Just really depends on the paint and the defects, doing some test spots will determine the route you will end up taking.

[@eppyz]

@@autogeek Thank You for answering my question was very helpful.👍👍

[@autogeek]

@@eppyz Absolutely! We're glad we can help.

[@autogeek]

Thanks for all the feedback everyone. -Mike Phillips

[@phimccracken1576]

Don’t thank us - Thankyou 😀

[@DiegoRodriguez-wj2nb]

Hi Mike, how many wool/microfiber pads would you need to buff a whole car? How would you clean the pads between sections without compressed air? How often would you charge to a fresh new pad? Thanks. Great video.

[@sandman1467]

Aloha; I'm brand new to this, am a 100% disabled Combat Marine on disability, and haven't even purchased polishing equipment yet. I stumbled onto this video, and have learned a lot (I subscribed)! So how do you tell if a paint is hard paint or soft paint? I have a 2008 Chrysler 300C AWD Hemi and a 1992 Ford Bronco EB 4x4 that I want to detail (good practice)! Is there any specific equipment that you can recommend... or think that I should stay away from? I'm thinking this might even be a way to make a little extra money when my pain level isn't too high (money is very tight)! Thank you Jonathan K Smith "Sandman" SSgt USMC Injured/Retired

[@davefordyce2127]

Hello sir, I can't help you much with your questions but I did want to stop and thank you for your service!! Much Respect and God bless.

[@bbdetailing9123]

Thanks for the video. I enjoyed the history with all that.

[@autogeek]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@RyanRoux]

That pad cleaner works great. The only thing I found it only does an OK job on is Collinite 845

[@Greg_P611]

Man Mike is a giant. Yancy was standing next to him and just realized how tall he is. He's so knowledgeable. It would be so cool to meet him someday and just pick his brain for a day

[@autogeek]

LOL Giant Mike! I have been picking his brain for 10+ years and still have a lot to learn from him - Yancy

[@mikerobinette1951]

I painted my old car using rust oleum sprayed from a LPHV paint gun. The job turned out awesome. I would like to wet sand and buff the car. I have a 7” polisher but don’t know what pads I need. Please help steer me in the correct direction! Thanks I’m wet sanding with 2000 grit and have McGuire ultimate polishing compond

[@nigelbanks1418]

What pads would you use for polishing and waxing gelcoat on a boat?

[@jamieteders1089]

Great video! Thank you for all of the educational info!

[@autogeek]

Our pleasure! - Yancy

[@Sparkyz480]

Just the video I was looking for!!!

[@caleballen3878]

Can u guys make some more videos on product reviews and microfiber plz🥺not just paint correction? Also i left i thumbs up just bc im nice!👍🏼( and i subscribed! )

[@espgijon]

Great Video Guys!

[@autogeek]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@philguerin7126]

Want a battery power machine system for a weekend warrior for a Ram 2011 maintenance Whats you’re suggestion

[@mikerobinette1951]

I painted my old car using rust oleum sprayed from a LPHV paint gun. It turned out awesome. I want to wet sand and buff it now. I have a 7” electric polisher but don’t know what pad I should use. I’m wet sanding with 2000 grit and have McGuires ultimate polishing compound. Could you suggest what type pads I should use?

[@autogeek]

We are not familiar with sanding that type of paint specifically so you will want to do some research. However, to remove sanding marks in general, you would want to use twisted wool pads on a rotary polisher. After using wool pads and a rotary polisher to remove the sanding marks, it would be best to follow up with a dual action polisher and foam pads for the polishing stages as this method would finish out the best.

[@motorockstar8379]

That Rupes vander is super cool!

[@djpico4326]

that guy behind the camera needs to shut up

[@ljcruz127]

I detail my own vehicles including my 30' motorhome. However, I'm having problems with my motorhome. I'm using a Meguiar’s D.A. that seems to be to small for the large areas of the motorhome. What do you recommend for pads to polish and wax applications? Rotory or D.A. machines?

[@briandewitt163]

Black stuff comes off onto the pads could also be if the car has single-stage paint and especially if it’s an older or classic car with its original paint. Those single stage paints sometimes had lead in them and the dark on the pad is the lead from the paint.

[@SittingWithDogs]

Mike If you want to preserve those old pads for a showcase Just soak it really good with fabric protectant and they will last forever as long as they’re not handle too much

[@Chase.Charli]

What is the difference between the Griots Garage G9 Polisher & FLEX 3401 Polisher ? Which is better for starting out with and why? Take in consideration the cost difference.

[@autogeek]

The G9 is a random orbit polisher where the 3401 is a forced rotation random orbit polisher. G9 you can stop pad where the 3401 you cant. For a beginner I would suggest the G9. Hope that helps - Yancy

[@northcountry4x486]

Thanks for the tips!

[@Dejan_23Unlimited]

Thank you Mike 🙏🏻

[@DogDevilJoe]

How do you clean the pads for next time or is that necessary?

[@nicholassmith82]

I know this is off the beaten path, but when hand sanding, generally how long does any grit last before you have to replace it with a new piece?

[@proper641]

For final polish should you use sheepskin covered pad for final glaze

[@guenterhaines8898]

Do you find pads with abrupt edges vs rounded edges “stalls” a polisher easier on shaped panels? I’ve noticed the Rupes pads stall easier than my Mags or Other pads with rounded edges. Love your thoughts on the.

[@jlmagana]

what do you use the used pads with no sharpness for after they have lost THAT sharpness it came with when new?

[@autogeek]

After you WASH and dry them, the sharpness is restored. -Mike Phillips

[@jlmagana]

@@autogeek Thank you Mr, Phillips

[@sll-tt6bj]

Why didn't you just show what pads needed from start to finish and what compounds

[@AmirAbdullah]

That synthetic wool kicks ass !

[@jeffclarke5497]

When yourself went to the Meguiar's class, did you go too?

[@RyanV78665]

thanks for sharing.. I am now more educated :)

[@autogeek]

Happy to help

[@thaonguyen-vz7fo]

Best buffer to buy

[@davidjones8312]

drj Westfield Wisconsin where do you do the test spot 0n the car?

[@rayzay95487]

What's the best foam pad for cutting?

[@rayzay95487]

Meaning for step 1

[@nicorallysport]

Meguiar's WRFC7 for rotary, or DFC5 for dual action. Are really good pads, good cut and finish! Then more aggressive there are rupes blue foam pad "coarse" or lake country HDO blue or rupes UHS but will not finish as well. But a better cut would be with a wool pad or microfiber.! Like lake country low lint lambswool pads, or meguiar's xtra cut disc microfiber pads. Where again a hybrid lake country foamed wool pad purple or blue. Mike will respond better than me!

[@autogeek]

It depends on the TOOL you're using. There are LOTS of different tools on the market and even more pads to go with them. Let me know what you're using for a polisher and I'll tell you what I think is a great foam cutting pad for it. -Mike Phillips

[@rajivkishore]

Thank you!

[@autogeek]

You're welcome!

[@Cliff1029]

amazing video! thank you.

[@autogeek]

Glad you liked it! - Yancy

[@billmercado3004]

Awesome video

[@autogeek]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@gregv5068]

Is there a difference in pads when using a rotary or orbit polisher?

[@nickpalo6274]

Are the m205 and m105 also good to use to remove swirl marks.

[@WilliamShadd]

Where can I buy these pads?

[@andymagana1706]

How do you know when its a soft or hard paint?

[@JanineMJoi]

tough to learn from. I'm trying to find out what pads to use with the porter cable 7424xp ONLY. As a beginner, I need to know what to buy, what to use. Living in virginia now, my red camry has taken a BEATING from the rocks from the CONSTANT road construction. I have to claybar, then compound, then polish, then paint chip fill in, then wax. At least I know the steps now, but it's a BEAR to find out what pads to buy

[@MrDavid3371]

Hi is that a glass cleaning cloth

[@matthewmeuleman9872]

do autogeek sell 3" foam pads

[@americantruckeringermany8394]

Wish you would make a video on all the tyoes of damage to headlights. I swear my wife's bmw has cobwebs like a spider has been living inside it.

[@7lobosdetailing171]

Excelente👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@cristian-adrianfrasineanu9855]

4:58 - what if you have a glass coating on? :)

[@wadetaylor3195]

Do pad washers wear out foam pads?

[@autogeek]

If used correctly no

[@francisniestemski2440]

Swirl removers were put in the late 60’s. It was a black liquid

[@samosasnmimosas2055]

i wonder if hot water promotes the velcro to come off

[@melcampbell4659]

What RPM is good/best

[@JimmyJohnson-ub4rt]

Good information but the camera guy constantly interrupting is super annoying.

[@mikebaker-bf1dx]

Craigslist classic and antique cars and trucks

[@matthewmeuleman9872]

Makita have just come out with a polisher/sander that use's a 3" foam pad

[@proper641]

I was told they create heat is this true

[@francisniestemski2440]

Silver polishing cloth

[@rickybobby1681]

@1:04:05homie got cut off (so let's talk about how often you clean your pads) 🤣😂🤣 dang sounded like he had a good 18 year old story 🤣 jacked up Mike

[@angeljavier641]

What is the 8 pases means

[@autogeek]

Here you go - www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-to-articles-by-mike-phillips/109747-definition-section-pass-mike-phillips.html

[@7417928020]

Wow super

[@tanker242]

This conversation type type format takes awhile to get to the meat of the topic. Not optimal for for ADHD or information dense. Good content thought.

[@soulorocket]

Had to stop listening to all the Yacking. Just wanted to find out if there is any significance to different color of foam pads. And different textures and patterns on the foam. I'll find out somewhere else.

[@jeffbrown1373]

The guy running the camera is a clown. Needs to shut his yapper

[@jet2631]

A pop

[@DingoE34]

Camera guy is kind of annoying. Just let the guy talk. Damn

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[@markmaclean6855]

Almost 2 hours in what could have been said in 15-20 minutes, too much "filler opinion" just get to the talking points and stay on task please. You seem knowledgeable but your message is all over the place. Practice first then stick to the script - thanks